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Lot #328
Lunar Module Pilots Handbook by Grumman

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Description

Grumman Aerospace Corporation manual entitled "Lunar Module Pilots Handbook," no date but circa early 1970s, approximately 75 pages, 8.5 x 11, containing procedures and notes designed to share knowledge of lunar module cabin characteristics among all personnel involved in cabin operations, with Section C including characteristics for the LM-7, the lunar module Aquarius from the Apollo 13 mission. The "LM Notes" portion features a total of 65 sections, with titles including: TTCA Throttle/Jets Selector, Oil Canning, Rattles, Rendezvous Radar Manual Slewing/No. 1 and 2, VHF Noise, AGS Warning, Sticking Flags, DSKY Lighting, ECS Caution Light, Suit/Fan Warning, Helium Indicator, Inverter, FM Reset, Landing Radar Caution Light, and more. Housed in a three-ring binder with ink ownership notation to front cover, "LM Handbook, Scott MacLeod." In very good to fine condition.

Scott MacLeod was a former Navy fighter pilot who worked with NASA's Apollo astronauts to develop and test the lunar module at Grumman's Bethpage facility in New York. He also appeared on CBS during their coverage of the Apollo missions, reenacting the astronauts' experiences for audiences nationwide.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #687 - Ended February 14, 2024